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Galway
GAWL-way
Galway (name) means a city and county on the west coast of Ireland, known for its arts scene and Atlantic coastline. Example: “Galway hosts a famous arts festival every summer.”
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A city and county on the west coast of Ireland, known for its arts scene and Atlantic coastline.
"Galway hosts a famous arts festival every summer."
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Etymology
Anglicization of Irish Gaillimh, of uncertain meaning, said to mean "stony' (referring to the River Corrib). If so, it probably derives from Old Irish calad (“hard”); compare caillou, of Gaulish origin.
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What does “Galway” mean?
The word “Galway” means a city and county on the west coast of Ireland, known for its arts scene and Atlantic coastline.
How do you pronounce “Galway”?
“Galway” is pronounced GAWL-way (/ˈɡɒːlweː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Galway” in a sentence?
Here is “Galway” used in a sentence: “Galway hosts a famous arts festival every summer.”
What part of speech is “Galway”?
“Galway” is a name.
